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IN WINTER there are beginner ski slopes, moguls, tree skiing and off piste so the resort adapts itself to all standards and FREE skiing lessons with David and Jane make a big saving for anyone wanting to improve and brush up their skills. On the one ski pass you can also have free days in other resorts such as La Thuile and Courmayeur and we are happy to take you there. THERE'S ALWAYS SOMEONE TO SKI WITH so come alone or as part of a group and you will always have someone of your standard to ski with, whether it is another guest, one of the instructor students or David and Jane. We ensure each day that if you want company you are well catered for. FREE transfers to and from the airport and to the resort of Pila each day.

In SUMMER-Mediterranean temperatures during the day yet cool inside this old stone building both day and night allowing you to relax and sleep without air conditioning. In this Frazione (a collection of rustic houses, a small village), there are just 7 houses in total. SPECIAL OFFER when booking one or more apartment please enquire (exclusive use of the Jacuzzi). Take the lifts up to Pila even in the summer time, for a variety of activities, restaurants and bars. Take a short walk to Chamole lake from the top of Chamole chairlift, the sense of space, tranquillity and the views are stunning, a breath-taking experience.

The chalet is a casual atmosphere, it's small and therefore we are able to gear your holiday more to your individual needs. You will be well looked after by all the staff.

ALL YEAR ROUND-The chalet overlooks the whole valley and offers both Catered (with Free wine and beer and FREE ski lessons during the winter) and Self catering (summer and off peak winter) options email us for more detailed information or have a look at our website and fill in the form.

THE CHALET - The top two floors are accessed at ground level, no steps, the lower floor has the option of seven steps or a ramp, please enquire and we can send photos if looking at wheelchair access. The Chalet can be rented as a whole for a large extended family/friends or as individual units which are all self contained all with own entrances. There are well stocked kitchens and airey bathrooms all with shower and bidet on each floor - the UPPER floor has a double and a twin with double bed settee and the double can take an extra single bed the MIDDLE floor has a double and a twin plus there is a room with outside entrance just 4 metres from the front door with a small double and single beds in it plus sink, tv/dvd player, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities the LOWER floor has a double with bunk room off it and a double/twin.

BABY EQUIPMENT - We have a variety of baby equipment (see children) for those travelling with little ones, to make your life a little more comfortable and so you don't have to lug equipment with you, including a BABY COT.

Each Frazione has it's own water trough which anyone in the village can use, the gardens are open plan (although there are temporary removable fences made because of our second little dog) and the trough is on the edge of our garden. Frazione Baravod is set amongst local vineyards and you can walk from the house up to the Frazione above and on up the mountain from there. The weather is sunny during both summer & winter. The heat rises in March and in July/August temps are 30+ degrees, cooling a little in September & in October it starts to snow on the peaks with the ski season commencing late November through till May 2nd.

THE JACUZZI is in the garden with fantastic views of the mountains on the other side of the valley. It is serviced on a daily basis by the owners so it is kept clean and hygienic with a water maintenance check each day. The garden and plants are watered also on a regular basis and can be done at the convenience of the owner and guests alike; this can be agreed on a weekly or daily basis, whichever suits.

We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try our utmost to ensure that things are how you like them, giving you ideas and advice about the local area whenever you require.

One of three apartments in a rustic building set amongst vineyards in a tranquil location yet walking distance from local amenities and 5 minutes drive from the ski lifts & main town. We have a minibus to pick you up from the airport & give complimentary transfers to the lifts each day

In Winter-ski 4 main resorts on one ski pass plus many others. Pila-5 minutes to the funivia, Courmayeur, La Thuile & Cervinia less 40 mins

About the Owner

We are David and Jane and have run a ski chalet for the last 8 winter seasons in the Aosta Valley and are BASI qualified ski instructors and we offer FREE ski lessons when booking our Ski Chalet Holidays in the winter. We also run a summer season and with the addition of the JACUZZI in the garden (refreshing in the summer and hot and steamy in the winter) we feel set for both summer and winter seasons, helping our clients with local knowledge of the area, places to visit, eat and to enjoy this vast fertile but mountainous area. This is a wonderful base for exploring the Aosta Valley with its, castles, vineyards, cheese making factories and an abundance of outdoor sports and the winter ski resort is ideal for both beginners and experienced skiers with the option of also going to La Thuile and Courmayeur all on one ski pass!!

Summer Holiday

After the drive down from Calais, it was lovely to get to the apartment and find it exactly as advertised and also to have such a warm welcome from Jane and David that included a starter pack for that all important cup of tea!

The accommodation was clean and well equipment to give us everything that we needed, with a good selection of DVD's for the children to watch. We were also offered a choice of rooms to move the children into which was helpful. Jane and David have put information leaflets into the apartment to list some of the local tourist haunts, but most usefully they have put their own brochure together to show what they have found locally and this includes scenic drives, lakes, waterfalls, pretty villages etc which are not listed in brochures. We enjoyed visiting numerous of these. The booklet also contained information on restaurants stating whether they were expensive or not and also whether they spoke English - essential for us lazy mono lingual Englishmen!

To supplement this list, Jane and David were always available if required to give some additional advice or route guidance to help make any planned visit even smoother. They are both excellent hosts.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would recommend it to all our friends - it may not appear on the main tourist agenda, but there is so much to see and do here from the Roman remains in Aosta, the electric bicycles to tour the winery, the white water rafting, the magnificent views, visiting the local ski resorts, swimming in the mountain lakes etc etc.

After a hard days exploring, the Jacuzzi is available and, despite the warm weather, is a lovely way to unwind.

As a family with 3 children we all had an excellent holiday.

Review Submitted: Aug 22, 2016

Date of Stay: Aug 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: thanks so much, we enjoyed your company and are looking forward to seeing you again for skiing in February
David and Jane

Apartment with great views in a stunning area.

We enjoyed our stay in this property. David and Jane were very helpful and armed us with local knowledge including detailed walking maps. This helped us to have some great days out in places like Lilaz in the Gran Paradisio national park which otherwise we may not have found.

Review Submitted: Aug 16, 2016

Date of Stay: Jul 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thanky you. We have an informative brochure in house that we are continually updating and will ensure we do so when finding new and interesting places

A wonderful stay

This is a lovely property with great hosts. We had a fantastic stay at the end of the ski season and enjoyed the hosting skills of Jane, Dave and the team. A fantastic view from the terrace reminded us of the great location, and evenings in the hot tub will be remembered for a long time.

Would recommend wholeheartedly

There are many fabulous things about going on a holiday with JDSki, one of the main things being that you emerge from the airport to find someone waiting to collect you ! The property is clean, well equipped and really feels like a home from home. Customer service is second to none and I would recommend this as a family holiday without reservation.

Review Submitted: Jun 24, 2016

Date of Stay: Apr 2016

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your review. We endeavour to make all guests welcome and comfortable and enjoy every week of the year both summer and winter.

From the Owner

“We are centrally located for exploring the whole of the Aosta Valley during the summer months plus there is brilliant skiing during winter with 3 other resorts in close proximity which you can go to all on one ski pass. We love the Italian people, the food, the ambience and the wine is of course fantastico!!
Jane is an English teacher and can offer English lessons to visitors at the chalet, David is a squash coach and is happy to play or coach anyone anytime of the year and he's also a reasonable Tennis player and always up for a game in the summer. Both David and Jane taught jive at the surrey university so if you fancy learning jive they are happy to accommodate a lesson or two!
The property is set amongst vineyards but just 5 minutes from the lovely Roman City of Aosta.
We have useful local knowledge, however the area is vast and we discover more and more each day.
The area is steeped in history & is a wine growing area, also making cheese & growing fruits of many kinds. It is very agricultural and particularly cow farming is very prevalent.
There is a huge abundance of outdoor activities which you can see listed on our website. There are castles, art galleries, concerts and wood carving is a much loved Valdostaine work”

Additional pricing information

Refundable Damage Deposit

£110

Pet Fee

£10

End of week Cleaning

£40

Notes on prices:
WINTER - catered per person-there maybe consideration and a small discount some weeks if not staying a week during off peak
WINTER CATERED PRICES PER PERSON 2 sharing-FREE SKI LESSONS-free WINE/BEER-concessions for children sharing with parents
SUMMER SELF CATERING BASED ON 1-4 SHARING PER UNIT extra fee 5/6 people
shorter stays available WINTER and SUMMER-Flexible arrival dates off peak
email jdski@hotmail.
WINTER SELF CATERING off peak/late booking from £200 per unit
Animals welcome-please enquire-extra fee
SELF CATERING -Security deposit is paid on arrival and is for breakages and lost/damaged keys - plus end of term cleaning
SUMMER - self catering per unit-there maybe consideration and a small discount some weeks if not staying a week during off peak
SUMMER DISCOUNT WHEN BOOKING TWO WEEKS OR TWO APARTMENTS-FREE SUMMER HAMPER ON ARRIVAL
Booking Notes:
Security deposit is paid on arrival and is for breakages and lost/damaged keys - plus end of term cleaning
Winter-Discounts for:- 2 or more weeks
SPECIAL OFFER - when booking 2 or more apartments OR WEEKS
2 night stay prices are for 2 people only there will be a supplement for 4 or more people

Towels & linen included -coloured towels provided for outdoor use

Changeover Day:
Summer-Saturday to Saturday
Winter-Sunday to Sunday
in peak periods
Flexible arrival dates to capture cheaper flights at other times, please enquire.
Security deposit is paid on arrival and is for breakages and lost/damaged keys - plus end of term cleaning at 40 euros

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.

Facilities

From the Owner

“The chalet is in a tranquil setting but 5 minutes from the bustling town of Aosta.
It has a MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE IN SUMMER
Walking distance to local shops, bars & restaurants gives you a local feeling
It's a good base to discover this fantastic mountainous area, walking straight from the chalet if desired
WE ARE ALWAYS AT HAND TO GIVE YOU GUIDANCE AND ADVICE ABOUT THE AREA, SKIING, RESTAURANTS ETC.
A choice of Self Catering in the summer/off peak winter and Ski Holidays
English lessons if required.
FREE wine & beer for Ski Holidays
FREE ski lessons and we take you to the piste every morning, just 5 minutes away.
We offer help with ski pass and ski rental so you don't have to worry about anything.
FREE airport transfers
Outdoor pursuits in abundance during the summer
Something for everyone to do & see, adults and children alike
Airport transfers on request, during summer a car is an advantage, during winter it isn't necessary as we will take you to the piste and into town.
Free local transfers to town, mountain lifts etc. we'll drop you off
Excursions to places further afield in Summer
Mainline bus passes end of road 700 metres approx.
The weather is sunny summer & winter. The heat rises in March to July/August temps are 30+ cooling a little in September & in October it starts to snow on the peaks with the ski season commencing late November through til early May
During the summer the stone building of the chalet is cool inside
In Summer-Food welcome pack on arrival with wine and beer!”

Bedrooms

Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, twin room with ample cupboards, has balcony off this room

Bedroom 3 - 1 Sofa bed/Futon

Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, takes extra single, there's also two other apts in chalet

the bed settee is in the lounge which can be closed off at night for privacy as an extra bedroom
There are three apartments in this chalet and therefore the chalet could be booked as a whole or one or two apartments, please enquire

Outside

Balcony ...

Golf ...

Kayak / Canoe ...

Garden ...

Barbecue ...

Ski & Snowboard ...

Tennis ...

Meals

Booking Possible

Booking Possible

Catering available

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website

Notes:

THIS UNIT APARTMENT CAN BE BOOKED WITH EITHER OF THE TWO APARTMENTS IN THE SAME BUILDING FOR LARGER GROUPS
SELF CATERING during summer however we are happy to do bed and breakfast if required at a small cost
CATERED in the winter includes breakfast and afternoon tea each day and 4 evening meals, off peak self catering or at short notice
Housekeeping is only done on a weekly basis if staying more than a week - THERE IS A 40 EURO CLEANING COST AT THE END OF TERM
English lessons available.

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